Alton Towers, Staffordshire

History

Fancy a nice day-trip to Alton Towers..? Well, it's obviously best
known for the huge theme park, located in the grounds which opened back
in 1980. The building and the grounds however, have experienced much,
much more in their long history.

The estate dates back
to before 1000 BC when an iron age fort was built in the area, and after
this a Saxon fortress and a castle are known to have existed. The
earliest version of the building was a three story hunting lodge, known
as Alveton Lodge (Alveton being the ancient name for Alton).

Through
out the 19th century, the building undertook many upgrades and passed
through several different owners. In 1924 it was bought by a group of
local businessmen, then during World War II was used as an officer
training unit and the gardens were closed until 1951.

By
this time the neglected house had begun to deteriorate and was in such a
state, the building had to have its interior stripped out and sold,
leaving just an empty shell. In the 70's concrete floors were laid so
that it could be opened to the public, and the building was eventually
listed as Grade II.

Hauntings

The "Hex" ride (built in 2000) which is actually housed in the
original armory and picture gallery, is one of the main sources for
paranormal activity with stories of countless people being pelted with
pebbles and stones whilst queuing for the ride. The ghosts of children
in Victorian clothing have also been seen in this area.

The
presence of an "aggressive male spirit" has been witnessed in the music
room, accompanied by ghostly footsteps. Also the most commonly seen
ghost is that of a woman in a long black dress wandering the corridors.

Psychic
David Wells (who visited during Living TV's Most Haunted's visit)
believes her to be a past governess who still see's the building as
hers.

EVP & Orbs

Halloween

Stories

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